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Re: MAINTAINING MOTIVATION FOLLOWING FORMAL THERAPY

From: CHARLTON V. KNOWLES
Date: 13 Oct 2006
Time: 12:38:48 -0500
Remote Name: 24.231.51.86

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Dear Judy, Thanks a million for your immediate response.And particular thanks for the information on self help and starting self help groups. In previous years, I did have contact with the local Speech/Language Therapy Department in Nassau, but over the years, I think I have outgrown them in knowledge about stuttering and it's treatment.However, it is not necessary to form a self help group with a certified therapist to oversee it's operation. I have in previous years formed groups in Nassau and Montreal and did so as recent as a few years ago. I think my foot dragging at this time is due more to taking on more work to my already hectic schedule. I own and operate four fast service restaurats in Nassau and my decision now is - do I want to do additional therapeutic stuff outside of daily practise to enhance my ability to maintain fluency or build the business? It has been five months since formal therapy with Walt Manning and I am at the point where I DO need to create an environment that motivates me to focus more on stuttering modification and maintenance, equal to or greater than developing my businesses. I think the bottom line is doing whatever I have to do to keep the focus on practising and working on the techniques consistent with good speech. Thanks for the advise. Charlton.


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